Wow! Was this really 5 years ago?
Hammerdown I did get that buck in Wyoming...he grossed about 180. He was a nice one!
But I did not get him with the Mashburn.
Day before departure I went to the range and had a scope issue. Metering hours before departure,I grabbed a 270 that was zeroed.Shot the buck as he ran about 80 yards after a long stalk.
Did use the Mashburn back here on a buck at about 300 yards later that same year.I do expect to use the rifle this fall again.
As to the build if you are inclined, no need to get fancy. Sgt Beretz on here punched out a M70 and we walked him into a knot-hole load (factory barrel), in two afternoons. Dave 7mm built one with a Rem 700 and Chanlyn barrel and was done with his ladder test in one day.
It ain't hard.
Use WW brass.
